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2011 BUICK Enclave

6 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #21V782000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your Enclave or Traverse is designed to protect you in a crash. However, the inflator that makes the air bag deploy could malfunction and explode.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you and the passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag module with a new, safer one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
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High Priority #21V246000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The side curtain air bags in your vehicle are designed to protect you and your passengers in the event of a rollover or side impact. However, in certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia models, these air bags may not be properly attached.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags aren't secure, they might not deploy as intended in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the air bags and make any necessary adjustments or replacements to ensure they're properly attached. This service is complimentary, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
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High Priority #14V266000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The flexible steel cable in your vehicle's front seatbelts could break over time. This cable connects the seatbelt to your seat, so if it fails, your seatbelt might not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable breaks, your seatbelt may not keep you safe in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealership will inspect your seatbelt and replace the lap pretensioner if necessary, all for free. You'll get a letter with instructions on when to schedule the fix, and you can also call 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), or 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn) to learn more.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.
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High Priority #14V118000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The side impact air bag system in your Enclave or Acadia is designed to protect you and your passenger from serious injury in a side collision. The wires that power these air bags could be damaged, causing them to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags don't deploy in a side crash, you and your passenger are at a higher risk of serious injury. This could lead to head trauma, broken bones, or other life-threatening conditions.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty wiring connections with new, secure ones, free of charge. This repair is a must, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice to ensure your safety and the safety of your passenger.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.
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Moderate #12V151000 Plain English
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VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
What Happened
The wiper linkages in your 2011-2012 Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, or GMC Acadia are the parts that connect your windshield wipers to the wiper arms. In certain conditions, snow or ice can build up and make the wiper arm loosen, causing the wiper to stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your windshield wiper may stop working, reducing your visibility while driving, especially in snowy or icy conditions. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will tighten the wiper arm nuts to keep them secure, and this service is free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, AND GMC ACADIA VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SNOW OR ICE BUILDUP ON THE WINDSHIELD OR ON THE WIPER MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER ARM, CAUSING THE WIPER ARM TO LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE WIPER TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE WIPER ARM NUTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2012.
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Under Review #15V415000 Plain English
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STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The gas struts on your power liftgate are the metal arms that hold it up when it's open. In certain models of your vehicle (2008-2012 Buick Enclave, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia, 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook), these struts might wear out faster than expected.
Risk if Unfixed
If the liftgate's strut fails, it could drop suddenly while you're nearby, hitting you and causing injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the software for your power liftgate actuator motor control unit, which will prevent the liftgate from closing too fast. This fix is free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 15240.
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Browse by Component

AIR BAGS
3 recalls
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other BUICK Enclave Years

2026
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2019
1 recall
2017
3 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2010
6 recalls
2009
8 recalls
2008
6 recalls

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